Since opening in 2008, FVAD students under the direction of Mr. Carney have been accepted into full-time professional programs at Canada’s National Ballet School, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, School of Alberta Ballet, Rambert Academy of Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance, and the Randolph Academy of Performing Arts, as well as numerous international summer programs.

Pre-Professional Academy for the most serious ballet students. Exceptional training in ballet, boys’ ballet & virtuosity, pointe, variations, pas de deux, modern, tap and contemporary, as well as dance history, music appreciation and russian gymnastique. Students train from 1pm for 20+ hours each week, plus weekend rehearsals. Performance opportunities throughout the year. Download yourPre-Professional Application.

Classical Ballet School for dedicated students training in after-school hours for ages 3+. Superior training in classical ballet (RAD, Vaganova and Royal Ballet styles), contemporary ballet, and character class by former professional dancers and certified teachers. Selected students are entered into RAD examinations. Annual Nutcracker performances with professional guest artists at the Clarke Theatre. Learn More.

Musical Theatre School Sing! Act! Dance! Perform in a Musical! Junior and Senior divisions offer Acting, Showtime!, Chorus, and Chorus Choreography. Audition classes in Lead Vocals and Musical Dancers. Syllabus classes in ISTD Tap and Modern Theatre Dance. Selected students are entered into ISTD examinations. Junior and Senior Musicals performed each May at the Clarke Theatre.Learn More.

Summertime Dance provides the essential bridge in training through the long summer weeks. Themed dance camps for younger students. Four weeks of Ballet Intensives for Grade 2 to Advanced. Costumed performances at the end of each week. Learn More.

Registration for September opens April 1st for existing students and May 1st for new students. Registration for summer opens March 1st.